They worked closely together in Baltimore when Redman was a backup and had to run the scout team against Smith’s linebacker units.
“I’ve known Chris, very, very well,” Smith said. “Chris has a lot of confidence in his ability.”
Now Smith, with the teams’ playoff hopes in the balance, will send Redman out to win a game Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles at the Georgia Dome.
Redman, who will start because Matt Ryan is out with a turf-toe injury, acknowledges he needs to shake off some rust, but at least he’ll get to the work with the first team this week.
Redman filled in for Ryan on Sunday against Tampa Bay on short notice and with only about 15 plays of practice with the first team.
He’s set to make his first start since the end of the 2007 season and his 11th NFL start overall.
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